Legal Advertising and Soaring Insurance Rates in the Heavy Construction Industry

Crane Talk

In this episode, Ron and Gene outline the complexities of the crane and heavy equipment industry, shedding light on the stark realities of sky-high insurance premiums and the challenge of increasingly elusive reinsurance options. Today’s focus is on the tactics behind the aggressive legal advertisements that are more than just an eyesore on your morning commute; they're driving up costs and putting companies in the hot seat.

Advertising has become a key tactic in the world of personal injury law, from Texas to all the other states in the country. They break down how third-party advertisers are reshaping the legal landscape and why third-party litigation funding might just tilt the scales of justice.

About the Show

Crane talk is a podcast hosted by Ron Thompson and Gene Greiner, 2 highly successful insurance producers in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.
About Ron:
Ron has been specializing in the heavy iron insurance world as a broker since 1992. In the complex world of heavy iron risk exposure, Ron’s expertise is in contractual risk transfer, contract review, fleet safety management where “rubber meets the road” and keeping clients updated on legislative issues that effect the crane & rigging industry and maximizing profit for his clientele.
About Gene:
Gene Greiner is Vice President of commercial insurance for CoVerica with 15 years of focus on heavy construction risk. Based in Dallas, TX, he is deeply embedded in serving this industry’s risk transfer needs and, enjoys active advocacy though the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association and the Texas Crane Owners Association.

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